October 29: Wednesday Clergy Gathering
The next Wednesday Clergy Gathering will take place virtually on October 29 from 11:30am-12:30pm, where we will be joined by Rev. Dr. Derek Penwell, senior minister of Douglass Blvd. Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Louisville, Kentucky, and a writer, speaker, and organizer whose work helps congregations connect biblical imagination to public witness.
He’s the author of Outlandish: An Unlikely Messiah, a Messy Ministry, and the Call to Mobilize and The Mainliner’s Survival Guide to the Post-Denominational World (Chalice Press). Derek has taught in Religious Studies and Humanities at the University of Louisville and holds a Ph.D. in Humanities from UofL, along with M.Div. and D.Min. degrees from Lexington Theological Seminary. His writing and resources live at derekpenwell.net.
Email Fraud Alert
There has been an uptick in fraudulent emails that appear as though they have come from clergy, staff, or leaders in this region. Please be vigilant; churches are particularly vulnerable to phishing emails requesting gift cards, asking that money be sent to the account of a “sick relative,” and other similar tactics that attempt to take advantage of compassion. For information on how to recognize and protect yourself from phishing scams, visit the FTC’s guide.
Invitation to Audit Course: DOC History and Polity I
Begins October 27. This course is an overview of the history and polity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from its beginnings on the American frontier to the present day. Instructors: Rev. Dr. Jon Barnes and Rev. Dr. Don Gillett II
Apply to Audit by following this link or by contacting admissions@lextheo.edu.
COST: $60 + $30 technology fee (waive the application fee with code LTS1865)
